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    The Patio at Unscripted

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    Shanelle Y.

    Came here for the first time with some friends on a cold and rainy winter evening and got to experience their rooftop igloo situation. The inside of the igloos was pretty spacious and warm thanks to a little electric fire and the couches were comfy. I wasn't personally bothered by the rain, but one of my friends was sitting underneath one of the zippers and got wet from the rain leaking in through the zipper hole. Food wise I just ordered a glass of moscato which was very nice and tried a few of my friend's fries which were fine, but nothing special and quite pricey. Overall it was a cool experience but the food and drinks were overpriced and took a really long time to come out so I don't know if it was really worth it.

    Hot Chocolate ($9)
    Brittany L.

    I think this is such a fun idea for the holidays! Rent out an igloo and enjoy some holiday drinks with friends! I will say the drinks and igloo rentals are very overpriced but you're paying for the experience. If you don't reserve an igloo, there are other spots to sit at or you can sit in the polar plunge which is also heated. Just to spread some holiday cheer, I'd come here for a drink with some friends but probably wouldn't get any food. Overall a fun experience!

    Old Fashioned in a martini glass
    Sahib G.

    We booked the igloo experience. The service was very slow. They were out of glasses. They served an old fashioned in a martini glass. That is the first time I've seen that. The food was below average. We have to wait 40mins for our entree. The pork chop was over salted and over cooked. The hanger steak was very tough. Overall very disappointing experience. Between the 4 of us we spent over $500. Not worth it at all !!

    Buffalo cheese
    Latisha W.

    I dined with friends in one of the Igloos. The service was swift but they did not communicate very well. Each course we ordered was missing something important to enjoying the dish (i.e. buffalo cheese, with brunette had no bruchetta) and but we were not notified until til after pur meals were brought to us. Although the food looks great, it didnt have much flavor. The igloo experience is great when you're with amazing people. You're offered a blanket if you need extra warmth.

    Linda W.

    The igloo itself is a unique idea but not at all functional. The staff has to unzip it each time coming in and out. It was a very cold night so every time it opens all of the heat goes out. Servers were good. Drinks were expensive but good. 17.00 for a Martini in a plastic glass. The pre fix meal was definitely not worth the money. 60.00 per person but they up charge you for the steak which they should tell you even though it's written very tiny on the menus. The extra 30.00 on the bill was a surprise to my husband and I. The steak was tough and way too salty. All of the food was mediocre and not served hot enough. The cobbler was not warm and the Chocolate cake was cold and not that fresh. This restaurant is most definitely not worth the money. We spend less money at some of the 5 star restaurants in Raleigh. Save your money. Sorry. Being honest. Good try though.

    Super cute!
    Taj M.

    Had an absolutely excellent meal in a cute and cozy igloo pool side of this lovely art deco hotel, unscripted by Hyatt. I booked this special meal to celebrate my wedding anniversary while on a trip to Durham. There were some technical/communication issues with the reservation and the booking. (I booked a package with hotel). Janelle the one duty manager did everything in her power to make sure we were taken care of. She was polite, courteous and patient with the whole situation. There was alot going on that night including an engagement party. But Janelle made you feel like you were the only one that mattered when she talked to you. She is a true professional and understands customer service. She turned a potential scheduling issue/disappointment into a delightful special dinner/ event. Ryan our server was very good at what he does. He truly cared about diners' experience. He was always checking in on us. The food was well prepared and fresh. The igloo is a great! Cute dinner date experience or great for a small group. The igloos are super cozy with a fake fire pit that puts out heat. Again, My wife and I throughly enjoyed dinner and highly recommend this place and the igloos.

    Mahi mahi tacos and crab cake
    Tracy W.

    I was so hungry I didn't get good pics, but I highly recommend the Spicy Crab Cakes and mahi mahi tacos. Both were very delicious, since we're staying at the hotel I'm thinking I'll probably have the crab cakes for brunch tomorrow.

    Oysters
    Jordan A.

    The patio at unscripted requires a reservation months in advance and also a minimum spend. When I originally booked the minimum was $200 by the time my reservation came around it was upped to $300. They honored the $200 due to the timing of my reservation which I could appreciate. The drinks and raw oysters were were amazing. However everything else that we ordered did not meet expectations especially at such a high price point. The food was bland and didn't have much flavor (if any ) and left much to be imagined. The scenery was very nice and the vibes were cool but the food missed the mark completely. I was looking forward to visiting her as a saw them on TikTok and was looking initially excited about the patio experience. All in all, I would reserve again but I would eat before coming and spend the entire minimum on drinks only.

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    Tiff T.

    I love visiting this rooftop for a variety of reasons (pool, DJ, view) but their food and drinks are at the top of the list! We rented a cabana for a birthday and had to spend a minimum amount, but that was easy between 9 people (10 max). We ordered a variety of items but my favorites were the crabcakes, short rib tacos, frose, and pina colada. My group didn't particularly like the shrimp scampi or spicy Thai chicken and rice. Their menus change per season because when I went back in January for the igloo experience, we had diff meals but I remember those being good as well.

    a pool and lounge area
    Stephanie J.

    I was expecting more from this spot based on what I have heard from friends and have seen on social media. Unfortunately I was less than impressed when I actually saw it for myself. The pool is tiny and the food and beverage minimums are not worth the price paid but I guess if you are wanting pool party vibes in the summer and "igloo vibes" in the winter it may be worth it to hang out with friends. Since we were staying at Unscripted we got two free drinks, it was a beer for me and a jack and coke for my husband. We only tried basic drinks so I can't speak to their nicer cocktails or food. I think this place is overrated.

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    Kathy G.

    The Igloos at the patio are such a fun treat for the holidays. Igloos fit 10 guests, the staff is so attentive and the food is great. The offer a nice dinner menu along with a drink menu. You can connect your phone and play music in your igloo. This is definitely a fun way to kick off the holidays.

    Igloo Pop Up
    Inez G.

    We had our first date night out in forever.... and this igloo setup was the perfect venue for a socially distant romantic night on the town. The waitstaff was knowledgeable + super friendly!! The food was hands down the best ... not pictured are the delicious crab cake that we devoured and the incredibly savory spiked fries ( because we ate it so fast before thinking to snap a pic ). I'm hoping to go back and try out the brunch menu. This igloo pop up is around until March 2021, so you should put this on your to-do list.

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    My cousin and I had a lovely visit on the Patio! Service was solid and our drinks were yummy! I look forward to going back!

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